ACE BAKERY Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Bakery

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATES POSTED AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1575881 DATED 9/22/2015, CORRECT BY DATE 12/22/2015. VIOLATIONS ARE #32 REPLACE OR SEAL LOOSE GASKETS ON 3 DOOR COOLER IN MIDDLE PREP AREA. #35 REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. #36 REPLACE MISSING LIOGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND FRONT DISPLAY CASE, AND #38 REPAIR VENTILATION FANS IN RESTROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF MIDDLE 3 DOOR COOLER, 2 TIER CART, REAR TABLE STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO FLOOR MIXER,AND MICROWAVE. REAR FLOUR STORAGE SHELF OFF GARAGE. CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER, AND MIDDLE PREP TABLES.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN MIDDLE PREP AREA, AND IN REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN MIDDLE PREP AREA, AND IN REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.